SB3

Requiring the department of health and environment to audit hospital compliance with the lay caregiver act and report the results of such audit to the legislature.

Introduced·1/13/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB3 mandates the Department of Health and Environment to audit hospital compliance with the Lay Caregiver Act and report findings to the.

Kansas SB3 amends the Lay Caregiver Act by requiring the Department of Health and Environment to audit hospital compliance with the act starting in 2026. The department must compile audit results and report them to the House Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Standing Committee on Public Health and Welfare. The act also mandates that hospitals provide patients or their legal guardians with an opportunity to designate a caregiver before discharge and ensure caregivers receive necessary aftercare instructions.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health and Welfare Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Feb 4, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 142-S

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Jan 13, 2025

Senate

Senate Prefiled for Introduction on Friday, January 10, 2025